Cultural changes, inspired by ethical and sustainable design. Such as Barrio Italia and beyond, if you are between fashion friends planning, a trip to Santiago is full of stores in neighbourhoods. Chilean designers, also with many fresh up-and-coming designers, continue to reach great creative heights. Thanks to strong European roots, Chilean fashion industry is among the best in Latin America. …

Thoughts around persons or things. Famous for its stunning setting amid the Andes, Chile’s capital city it a mix of modern and Spanish colonial architecture and savours. Santiago is experiencing a culinary renaissance like the one never seen before. In the Chilean capital, maybe you too can wish know where to find blistered empanadas, loaded mechada sandwiches, and parrilla-style steaks. …

When agents brutally murder your loved one. South of Santiago, the city you will encounter is worth a visit on your way. Concepción will have you forgetting all about your sadness. Is located atop a bluff, wanderfully overlooking the beautiful rocky coast and beaches below. Here you can visit Museum Pedro Del Río Zañartu https://prz.cl/ that tell you the life …

Silky and luminous brushstrokes, executed with incomparable naturalness. It nice that you have to follow the “bugs” (painted in the streets), to get to the place. The place and the opportunity to see how prepare the candy. La Dulceria, Calle San Enrique 314 (Cerro Alegre). Simply great! Galeria Espacio Rojo (Miramar 175, Cerro Alegre), is a small gallery in the …

Creative story adds a comma, like Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, José Saramago and Ana Moura. You do not understand it and you do not explain it. Arriving, the only thing that matters is to feel “the fado“.  When you sit on a terrace, overlooking ocean or vineyard, there you feel cut off from the world. You too can observe its ocean, …

Portugal, where you too can live with no excuses, and travel with no regrets. Her fifth album Desfado was released in 2012, and went on to top the chart. The album topped sales in Portugal for 6 weeks. She sang in various nightspots in Lisbon, also becaming known on television. Her debut album was in 2003. ANA MOURA http://www.anamoura.pt/pt/was born …

A perfect gift for anyone. A visit to the Port wine cellars is a mandatory activity during any trip to Porto, because is the city where the wine ages and is shipped from to all over the world. It is a sweet, red wine, often served as a dessert wine. Known as vinho do Porto https://www.tasteporto.com/port-wine-cellars-you-cant-miss-in-porto/ , is a wine …

If you are sincere today, what does it matter if you regret it tomorrow? It is everything you imagine when you dream of Portugal. Bed & Breakfast Casa da Azinhaga https://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/F274FA06-A227-44E6-84C0-9FB5B856A2FE, Rua da Misericordia 25, Golega, is really well kept (the pool is a beautiful surprise). You are now 70 km above Lisbon. Azinhaga is a village in the municipality …

Discovering best kept secret in modern art. Under this sky, a deadly epidemic had stolen the young life of a promising painter. Its Surf Destination is an annual event organized by the World Surf League. Its fair, having been first organised in 1894, is well known in Portugal. Located in the Metropolitan Area of Porto, Espinho it is one of …

Some people dream of success, while Maria Blanchard, Gerardo Diego and Melody make it happen. After our “author’s journey” in France http://meetingbenches.com/2019/02/four-travelers-of-french-creativity-between-two-worlds-france-the-endless-lines-of-possible-journeys-including-songs-painted-books/, we offer you our experience in the Spanish creativity. Starting from Santander we will arrive in Madrid, but our final destination is Dos Hermanas, in Andalusia. You will remember the scent of the “beef cheek” and the wonder …